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That may be why they want to do it. They can then use the Maddogs on the routes to compete with Airtran. The updated interiors in them would be a good selling point. once the RJs get cut back both will be possible. There is alot of shifting about to happen and we will all adjust. Thats exactly why i am not moving to a base yet because i want to see how it all settles out. we'll see

More flying and hiring at Mainline is always a good thing. Lets hope the rumors are true.

Lets just bring back the DC-3! They've got a few more cycles on 'em I'm sure.

RiddleEagle18

11-11-2008 05:02 AM

Has anyone thought about this??? Management temporarily parked these airplanes until DCC go get a lower baseline fleet number. Bring back these dc-9's and now they can award a ton of new 76 seat airplanes... Pretty good way around scope:-(

Wasatch Phantom

11-11-2008 05:30 AM

My recollection is that back in the mid-nineties NWA completely overhauled their DC-9 fleet. The overhaul was so comprehensive it essentially zero-timed the airframes.

If this is correct, wouldn't using them on the shuttle (where load factors have dropped appreciably from a few years ago) be a good use of the airplane.

Also, I'm assuming that DC-9 autopilots have not been upgraded to the RVSM standards and so using them on the shuttle where you don't get to the RVSM altitudes would again be an efficient use of resources. DAL can then use the MD-88 in other markets to maximize its capabilities.

Superpilot92

11-11-2008 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasatch Phantom (Post 496184)

Exactly, a paid off plane allows alot of flexability. Also the DC9s have the best cost numbers on shorter routes which would be perfect for the shuttle operation.

One correction though, the DC9s are RVSM approved.

TheWagman

11-11-2008 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RiddleEagle18 (Post 496167)

I think the number of rj's was tied to the total number of planes including ones parked in the desert or being flown, in other words no change for number of rj's allowed....

Superpilot92

11-11-2008 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 496136)

Lets just bring back the DC-3! They've got a few more cycles on 'em I'm sure.

Great idea!! But where will we get them from? Do you have any hook-ups? Does DAL have some in storage we can use? How exciting!!!

:p

johnso29

11-11-2008 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 496136)

Lets just bring back the DC-3! They've got a few more cycles on 'em I'm sure.

OK, well the DC9 is still actively 121 so it's not really bringing them back. :rolleyes:
It's just pulling them out of storage. Very easy and cheap to do.

Superpilot92

11-11-2008 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RiddleEagle18 (Post 496167)

The old baseline # was a NWA deal. The new scope limits the total number of 70 seaters to 255 regardless. Therefore the limitation is almost maxed out. There are a few that can still be ordered but not many.

The scope is there and WE are the responsible for making sure it doesnt go away.

forgot to bid

11-11-2008 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 496136)

Lets just bring back the DC-3! They've got a few more cycles on 'em I'm sure.

Just tried the AE Bid on Icrew and it won't accept ATL DC3 B. Or ATL 320 B. Or ATL 747 B. Or MSP anything or DTW anytihng... just CVG 7ER B, that it will take.

So the DC-3 rumor isn't true. Sad.

Superpilot92

11-11-2008 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 496211)

Just tried the AE Bid on Icrew and it won't accept ATL DC3 B. Or ATL 320 B. Or ATL 747 B. Or MSP anything or DTW anytihng... just CVG 7ER B, that it will take.